Murder by Association

Small-town secrets. Vintage style. A killer with a grudge.

Welcome to Moon's Landing, a sleepy coastal town where the peacocks roam free, the neighbors watch everything-and murder hides behind quaint charm.

When photographer Birdie Lopez inherits her late aunt's Victorian home and her loyal coonhound, Butterscotch, she expects a fresh start. What she doesn't expect is for Aunt Lula's death to look anything but natural. Blamed on peacocks, no less. But a stolen camera bag, a trail of HOA grudges, and blood on Butterscotch's paw tell Birdie there's far more at play than a tragic accident.

With her vintage camera, signature red lipstick, and a dog who refuses to stop sniffing for the truth, Birdie dives into a web of small-town secrets no one wants uncovered. Along the way, she encounters a whiskey-smooth neighbor, a ruthless HOA queen, and a decades-old mystery that refuses to stay buried.

As the danger grows, Birdie must uncover who killed her aunt-before she becomes the next target.

✨ Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries featuring:

• Small-town gossip

• A stubborn amateur sleuth

• A loyal dog with a nose for clues

• Found family vibes

• Vintage fashion & photography

• Nosy neighbors and HOA drama

• A touch of slow-burn romance

• Cozy suspense with a bite

Murder by Association is the first book in The Moon's Landing Cozy Mystery Series (A Short Story). Fans of Only Murders in the Building and Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries will love this quirky, heart-filled whodunit.